Then and Now 2

Cassie White

"You just said you can't leave yet?"

As Alpha Nick's gaze met Cassie's, she recalled their teenage days and how he used to be.

"I also said something’s just come up!" His tone was impatient.

The look in his eyes caused alarm bells to go off in her head. This was how he looked at those she-wolves that shamelessly fought for his attention back then.

Tonight was the second consecutive time he was canceling their weekly date. It bothered Cassie White to a point of agitation now because of the phone call.

And the report.

"Miss White," Damon, his assitant called gently. A signal that she had to get out of the office.

Meanwhile, Nick quickly returned to his desk to pick up an envelope. His eyes were on some paper now. Then he hastily pushed it into his briefcase and started to leave the office again.

"I'll call you soon, Cassie," he said.

Though he didn't look at her till he sensed she was making no move to leave.

Then he stopped by the door. "Cassie! I'm leaving. That means yo